What’s going on at the library? We have plenty of programs for children, teens, and adults!

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Children’s Programs

Babytime!

Babytime is perfect activity for little ones aged 0-12 months and a caregiver or parent. While babytime is great for providing fun skills for babies, it’s really for parents. Join us to meet new people have have fun while doing it! Get to know the person next to you—it’s a fun way to get out of the house and expand your world in the busy reality of parenting.

Our current session of babytime is running on Tuesdays, from May 12 – June 16. Join us at 1:30 PM for the fun! Our summer session will begin on Tuesday, July 7th!

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Toddler Time!

If you haven’t been to Toddler Time, then you’re in for some fun! Join us for a morning session open to children aged 1-3. No registration is required for this fun program of activities, songs, books and much more to keep your toddler moving and learning.

Our current session of Toddler Time is running on Tuesdays, from May 12 – June 16. Join us at 10:30 AM for the fun!

Please note: we do not run a Summer Toddler session. Instead, all Toddlers are welcome to join us for Storytime on Wednesdays at 10am.

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Storytime!

Join us for Storytime on Wednesdays! We sing songs, read great books and practice lots of early literacy skills in a fun manner.

Join us for our current Storytime session on Wednesdays from April 29 to June 27 at 10:00 am! Our special storytimes this session include Forest Friends on April 29th, Rock Out! on May 27, and Butterfly Bonanza on June 24.

Summer Storytime begins on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 10am.

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Intergenerational Storytime

Join us at Waterside Retirement Community for a smaller version of storytime in a quiet environment that really makes a difference in the lives of the residents. No registration required–just arrive a few minutes early and be prepared to have fun!

Our Summer Intergenerational Storytime Date are: Thursday, June 25, Thursday, July 30, and Thursday,August 27th at 10:00 am!

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French language storytime

The Carleton Place Public Library is proud to partner with Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est to offer a monthly French language storytime program! No registration is required–just come to the library on one of the Saturday mornings listed in our calendar and enjoy a fun hour of stories and songs in French.

French Language Storytime is finished for the school year. Please see our calendar when it will return in the fall of 2026.

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Reading Dragons & Friends

Join us from September to May to help promote reading for kids of all ages and build your own collection of mythical creature cards! See below for more information on how Reading Dragons works, and how to start collecting!

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Book Dragons Junior Book Club

Book Dragons Book Club is now full for the 2025-2026 season. If you have any questions, or if your child is interested in joining Book Dragons, please reach out to Julia at jhawkins@carletonplace.ca!

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Summer Literacy Tutoring

Summer Literacy Tutoring is now full for the Summer 2026 season! If you are still looking for literacy help for your child this summer, please join the TD Summer Reading Club anytime after June 26, or sign up for a Reading Buddy Friday to keep your child engaged and reading all summer. For more information, feel free to reach out to Heidi at hsinnett@carletonplace.ca.

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Library Lemonade Stand Summer Reading Kick Off

Join us for our Library Lemonade Stand Summer Reading Kick Off event on Friday, June 26 from 1-3pm. We’ll have lots of lemonade, activities, surprises and of course, summer reading kits for Summer Reading children, teens, and adults. If you can’t make it to this event, don’t worry–you can register for Summer Reading anytime after this point.

Carleton Place Youth Landscape Art Competition

It’s the very first Carleton Place Youth Landscape Art Competition in 2026 and the theme this year is “The Beauty of Carleton Place”. We’re celebrating how our youth see this beautiful town and the wonderful talent we have right here. Brought to you by the Carleton Place Public Library and proudly sponsored by the Art Hub and Arts Carleton Place. We’ll also have some great prizes from local businesses who believe in the talented youth in our community.

The competition will take place on Saturday, June 13 from 9am-5pm. If you see young people around the community doing art, stop and ask them about it! Their challenge is to complete their artwork in one day. We’ll host an Art Show at the library from June 15 – 25 showcasing all the art completed, and an Awards Event will take place on Saturday, June 20 at 1pm where we will announce winners in each age category. Please drop in or join us at the Awards.

Thank you to Arts Carleton Place and the Art Hub for helping us to organize this event, for setting up and loaning grids for the Art Show, being judges and most of all, celebrating the talented youth of our community.

Teen Programs

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Teen Volunteering!

Teens, we are still looking for a few student volunteers for the school year! Click the button below for more info.

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Pride Picnic

Join us for a fun afternoon out in the park behind the library for a Pride Picnic to celebrate the end of Pride Month. Bring some snacks or a picnic lunch on Tuesday, June 30 from 1:30-3:30pm and share in some of the fun we have planned for this family-friendly program. No registration is required.

Queer Sphere!

Join us once a month for Queer Sphere – a fun and creative space where everyone can be their true selves. For a list of our upcoming meetings, and what we’ll be doing at them, see the more info button below!

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Adult Programs

Adult Book Club

See the “more info” button below to see a full list of all the books we will be reading until May 2026, along with their specific meeting dates!

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Cookbook Book Club

We are so excited to invite you to join us to our monthly Cookbook Book Club! This isn’t your typical book club. Each month, we pick a theme, try out recipes, and bring our delicious creations to share at our meeting. See the button below for our monthly themes! New members are always welcome, so come hungry and ready to cook up something amazing!

Check out our digital cookbook here!

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Silver Linings Society

Retied and ready to connect? Join the Silver Linings Society and meet with us monthly before the library opens. Share coffee, tea and snacks and some light themed fun. No registration required–newcomers always welcome. For more information, please contact Julia at jhawkins@carletonplace.ca

Family Pride Connect

Do you have someone in your life navigating an identity journey and are looking for support? Starting January 8th, The Carleton Place Public Library will be hosting a monthly support group for families in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to meet and connect with others in similar situations. See the button below to find out more!

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Alzheimer’s Society Caregiver Support Group

These bi-weekly meetings for caregivers are offered to any person caring for a loved one living with dementia. Join a representative from the Alzheimer’s Society of Lanark Leeds and Grenville to learn about coping strategies and to meet others in similar situations. Drop-ins are welcome, but connecting with the Alzheimer’s Society beforehand is appreciated. See the more info button for contact information!

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Friday ESL Classes

We’re so pleased to partner with Lanark and Renfrew Immigrant Settlement Services to offer Free English as a Second Language sessions every Friday afternoon from 2-4 pm. There will also be a *new* ESL for Beginners session every Thursday afternoon from 2-4pm. No registration needed, just drop in for a very relaxed and welcoming group.

Feedback and More

We want your feedback! If you have recently attended one of our programs, we invite you to fill out a Program Evaluation Form. Forms can be returned in person at the library, or emailed to mcaswell@carletonplace.ca.

Would you like to run a program or event at our library? Fill out a Program Proposal form. Forms can be returned in person at the library, or emailed to mcaswell@carletonplace.ca.

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, June 16

Toddler Time

Tuesday, June 16 10:30 am - 11:00 am
Carleton Place Public Library, 101 Beckwith St, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2T3, Canada

Join us for this fun 6 week session for children aged 1-3. We sing songs, read fun stories and learn early literacy skills. No registration required---just drop in for a morning of fun with Andy!

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Babytime

Tuesday, June 16  1:30 pm - 2:15 pm
Carleton Place Public Library, 101 Beckwith St, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2T3, Canada

Join us for a fun session for moms and babies. We welcome parents with a baby aged 0 - 12 months for a fun session filled with early literacy skills, songs, activities and more.

This is a great session to meet new people in the community and get out of the house---and your baby will have fun, too!

Sessions have a maximum of 15 adults and babies as we need space to spread out. Plan on coming early to secure your spot, and if you happen to arrive late, we have some fun take-home kits for those who might not be able to attend that week.

No registration is required, but every week is different---we'll do our best to fit in as many people as possible.

Parents--while we love that people want to bring grandparents and others to this session, we typically only have room for one parent and one extra adult per baby in order…

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Thursday, June 18

Beginning ESL for new English Speakers

Thursday, June 18 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Carleton Place Public Library, 101 Beckwith St, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2T3, Canada

Join us as we partner with the Lanark and Renfrew Immigrant Settlement Services who will be offering a monthly ESL class at the library open to all who would like to attend. This session is specifically for new English Speakers.

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Friday, June 19

ESL with Lanark & Renfrew Immigrant Settlement Services

Friday, June 19 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Carleton Place Public Library, 101 Beckwith St, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2T3, Canada

Join us as we partner with the Lanark and Renfrew Immigrant Settlement Services who will be offering a monthly ESL class at the library open to all who would like to attend.

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Saturday, June 20

Carleton Place Youth Landscape Art Competition Awards Ceremony

Saturday, June 20 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Carleton Place Public Library, 101 Beckwith St, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2T3, Canada

Join us at 1pm today when we announce the winners of the first Carleton Place Youth Landscape Art Competition!

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Wednesday, June 24

Storytime

Wednesday, June 24 10:00 am - 10:30 am
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Join us for a fun weekly program of stories, songs, and more. This is the perfect session for parents/caregivers and 2-5 year olds. We learn early literacy skills and how to listen in a bigger group. It's a lot of fun--and there are bubbles!

No registration required.

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Thursday, June 25

Intergenerational Storytime at Waterside

Thursday, June 25 9:45 am - 10:15 am
Waterside Retirement Community, 105 McNeely Ave, Carleton Place, ON K7C 0B6, Canada

Join us this morning at Waterside Retirement Community on McNeely Avenue at 9:45am for a fun storytime session for littles and seniors! We're delighted to be able to bring this fun program back to Waterside to share storytime with our community.

No registration is required---just meet us in the front lobby to get started at 9:45am. This session is perfect for kids aged 2-5 and there will be plenty of space for strollers inside and outside.

Parking is free--just follow the signs. We're looking forward to getting back to Waterside!

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Beginning ESL for new English Speakers

Thursday, June 25 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Carleton Place Public Library, 101 Beckwith St, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2T3, Canada

Join us as we partner with the Lanark and Renfrew Immigrant Settlement Services who will be offering a monthly ESL class at the library open to all who would like to attend. This session is specifically for new English Speakers.

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Friday, June 26

Library Lemonade Stand Summer Reading Kick Off

Friday, June 26 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Carleton Place Public Library, 101 Beckwith St, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2T3, Canada

Join us today from 1-3pm to kick off Summer Reading. We'll have lemonade and lots of fun!

Children, Teens, and Adults

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ESL with Lanark & Renfrew Immigrant Settlement Services

Friday, June 26 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Carleton Place Public Library, 101 Beckwith St, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2T3, Canada

Join us as we partner with the Lanark and Renfrew Immigrant Settlement Services who will be offering a monthly ESL class at the library open to all who would like to attend.

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Monday, June 29

Alzheimer's Society Caregiver Support groups

Monday, June 29 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

The Carleton Place Public Library is proud to partner with the Alzheimer's Society of Lanark, Leeds and Grenville to offer a Caregiver Support group. These monthly meetings for caregivers are offered to any person caring for a loved one living with dementia. Join a representative from the Alzheimer's Society of Lanark Leeds and Grenville for opportunities to develop a social network, coping strategies and to meet others in similar situations.

Drop-ins are welcome, but connecting with the Alzheimer's Society beforehand is appreciated. Interested participants can contact the Alzheimer Society of Lanark Leeds and Grenville at 866-576-8556 or e-mail Geralynne Smith at Gsmith@alzllg.ca.

Meetings held in the library's Barbara Walsh Room on the second and last Monday of each month, from 1:30pm to 3:30pm.

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Tuesday, June 30

Pride Picnic

Tuesday, June 30 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Carleton Place Public Library, 101 Beckwith St, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2T3, Canada

We welcome everyone who would like to join us for our first ever Pride Picnic behind the Carleton Place Public Library in celebration of Pride Month. Wear your best rainbow outfit and show off your pride.

Bring a blanket to sit on, some snacks or a lunch, and join us for fun activities, lots of free stuff, and JOY! This event is open to everyone, and we hope a lot of families will take part in this event and come as a group.

See you from 1:30-3;30pm.

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Thursday, July 2

Beginning ESL for new English Speakers

Thursday, July 2 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Carleton Place Public Library, 101 Beckwith St, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2T3, Canada

Join us as we partner with the Lanark and Renfrew Immigrant Settlement Services who will be offering a monthly ESL class at the library open to all who would like to attend. This session is specifically for new English Speakers.

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Friday, July 3

Storytime in the Museum Gardens

Friday, July 3 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Carleton Place and Beckwith Heritage Museum, 267 Edmund St, Carleton Place, ON K7C 3E8, Canada

Join us in the Carleton Place & Beckwith Heritage Museum gardens this morning for a fun storytime session outside. Perfect for kids aged 2-5 and families.

Please dress for the weather as we will be outside.
You are welcome to visit inside the museum after the session to view their wonderful exhibit!

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ESL with Lanark & Renfrew Immigrant Settlement Services

Friday, July 3 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Carleton Place Public Library, 101 Beckwith St, Carleton Place, ON K7C 2T3, Canada

Join us as we partner with the Lanark and Renfrew Immigrant Settlement Services who will be offering a monthly ESL class at the library open to all who would like to attend.

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